Giving people the ability to do more.2017 Annual Report

Giving people the ability to do more.2017 Annual Report

Chairman’s Letter

Dear Shareholder,
One quality that defines a great company is how it responds to change.

Most companies embrace change with a certain degree of reluctance. That’s never been the Verizon way. Throughout our history, we have been drivers of change – while also remaining true to our corporate mission, strategic vision and core values.

We don’t waitfor the future.We build it.

We don’t wait for the future. We build it.

At Verizon, we have one mission: to give humans the ability to do more in this world. It’s why we’re partnering with visionaries from just about every industry you can imagine, using technology and data to turn innovative ideas into realities.

Financial and Operational Highlightsas of December 2017

Dividends Declared Per Share

CorporateResponsibilityHighlights

Corporate Responsibility Highlights

At Verizon, we have long believed that it is our responsibility to share our success. It’s not enough to deliver strong financial performance. We must also make a positive contribution to society and that is why we are taking actions to support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are specifically focused on goals 4 and 8: providing young people with relevant skills for good jobs and entrepreneurship, and promoting an environmentally sustainable economy.